As with many of Pink Floyd’s great songs, Wish You Were Here stands on its own. All the gushing and blubbering I can do about it merely fades in comparison to the work itself. It’s a beautiful piece of art. The song tugs at the heartstrings. It brings a sense of longing to the soul… Continue reading A Word’s Look: Wish You Were Here by Pink Floyd
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A Words Look: Thud! by Terry Pratchett
Every Terry Pratchett book contains a multitude of quotes that are hang-on-the-wall worthy. Some make you think. Some pull the cover back slightly on human nature. And some make you laugh so hard milk flies out your nose. All of Sir Terry’s books, however, are a joy to read. The Discworld novels are some of… Continue reading A Words Look: Thud! by Terry Pratchett
A Words Look: Cole Younger
Cole Younger has fascinated me for nearly 25 years. In fact, in my first book, The Younger Days, he plays a prominent role in my fictitious historical world in post-Civil War Missouri. He was smart, brash, tactical, a tremendous leader, and loyal as hell. He would often say his goal in life as a young… Continue reading A Words Look: Cole Younger
A Words Look: Texas In My Rear View Mirror by Mac Davis
I hadn’t heard this song for years but the line, “And when I die you can bury me in Lubbock Texas in my jeans”, popped into my head the other day for no particular reason. The mind is a weird thing—an amalgamation of stored experiences, thoughts, and dreams. I was thinking about home and found… Continue reading A Words Look: Texas In My Rear View Mirror by Mac Davis
A Words Look: As If to Demonstrate an Eclipse
As far as poems go, this poem sits in the center of my sweet spot. Not too long, plain language, science or sport themed…perfect. I read this Billy Collins poem, As If to Demonstrate an Eclipse, a few years ago and loved it. It is a perfect poem for the Thanksgiving holiday. In the Brain… Continue reading A Words Look: As If to Demonstrate an Eclipse
A Words Look: Lowdown by Boz Skaggs
(Note: The ‘A Words Look’ series is where I highlight pieces of work that I feel use words well to convey a story or emotion. It’s mostly song lyrics, excerpts from books and articles, or just anything that catches my eye. I’m in the process of migrating the whole series of posts from my old… Continue reading A Words Look: Lowdown by Boz Skaggs